2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB9 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
