2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin DB9 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 235 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB9 | 360 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.5 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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |