2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 599 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
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 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 599 | Rapide |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 90 L |