2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. Both 2010 Aston Martin DB9 and 2011 Aston Martin Rapide are equipped with a 5,900 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 470 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 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, both vehicles can yield 600 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DB9 | Rapide |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |