2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (515 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
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, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (589 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (443 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | 575M Maranello |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 105 L |
