1996 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX 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 173 more horse power than 1996 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Acura NSX. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
