2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB9 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
