2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 101 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (409 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB9 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |