2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 5,935 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 159 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 301 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB9 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |