2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 928. (345 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 928. (500 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB9 | 928 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 571 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |