2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 570 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
| Model | DB9 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
