1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2010 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 512 TR | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5900 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2741 mm |
