1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
Model | F300 Life Jet | DB9 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2750 mm |