2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2000 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2000 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 114 L |
