2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB9 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
