2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin DB9 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 17 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (434 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 155 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB9 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
