2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Ferrari 360. (395 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |
