2000 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 911 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) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Porsche 911. (328 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche 911.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche 911. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche 911 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:
| 2000 Porsche 911 | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | 911 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 454 HP |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Top Speed | 286 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
