2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB9 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
