2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (570 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (544 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB9 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 544 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |