2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 893 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
Model | Defender | DB9 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |