2004 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | Boxster | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
