2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
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 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Ascari KZ1.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
| Model | DB9 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 3.7 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2636 mm |
