2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 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 105 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 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 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 105 L |
