2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB9 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
