2006 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (613 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 935 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,357 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 757 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maybach 57 | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Maybach | Aston Martin |
| Model | 57 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 613 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1357 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
