2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
Because 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Siena, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB9 | Siena |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |