2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2000 Lexus SC
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus SC 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 285 more horse power than 2000 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2000 Lexus SC. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2000 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | DB9 | SC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
