2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 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 270 kg more than 2003 Porsche GT2.
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 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 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 | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB9 | GT2 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |