1999 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
