2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 521 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Express | DB9 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |