2006 Maserati MC12 vs. 2010 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati MC12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati MC12 | 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | MC12 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
