2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Guara 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 168 more horse power than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB9 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
