2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB9 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5 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 | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
