2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 757 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
Model | R 390 GT1 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4709 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2746 mm |