2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. (332 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB9 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 332 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |