2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corvette | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
