2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin V12. (542 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Aston Martin V12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | V12 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 542 Nm |
| 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 | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
