2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin DB9 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 89 more horse power than 2008 TVR Cerbera. (355 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 TVR Cerbera. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR Cerbera. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
Model | DB9 | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |