2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2006 Porsche Boxster and 2006 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 204 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 25 kg more 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche Boxster | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
Model | Boxster | DB9 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2686 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |