1999 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,930 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1999 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1999 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
