2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. 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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 612 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 85 L |
