2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB9 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |