2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB9 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 596 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
| 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 | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
