2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 71 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DB9 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |