2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Italdesign |
| Model | DB9 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
