2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DB9 and 2012 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 136 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2012 Nissan Quest, 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB9 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
