2000 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (454 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (542 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
