2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 Maserati 3500. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB9 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
