2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
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 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB9 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.2 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 | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |