2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2013 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Subaru | Aston Martin |
| Model | XV Crosstrek | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1615 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2635 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
