2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Nitro | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 85 L |
