2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB9 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 542 Nm |
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 | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |