2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Corvette | DB9 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |