1996 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2011 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1996 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari Maranello | 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | Maranello | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |
