2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (580 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (753 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB9 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 753 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
