2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Ferrari Enzo
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 Enzo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari Enzo would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo 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 405 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Enzo.
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 Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo 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 | 2005 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | Enzo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
