2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 494 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corvette | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
