2011 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | GranTurismo | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4882 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1354 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2941 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |
