2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
