2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda 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 605 kg more than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
Model | DB9 | Zonda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1835 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |