2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 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 385 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB9 | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
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 | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 95 L |