2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,930 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 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 260 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB9 | F430 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5930 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 465 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |