2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 6 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB9 | 458 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 86 L |