2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1999 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1999 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 114 L |
