2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Tahoe | DB9 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |