2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 6,057 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (425 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB9 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6057 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
