2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 924 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 300 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB9 | 924 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |