2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DB9 and 2012 Renault Espace 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 231 more horse power than 2012 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Espace, 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB9 | Espace |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
