2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 6 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (449 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
Model | DB9 | A10 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2636 mm |