2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Ferrari California
To start off, 2013 Ferrari California is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2013 Ferrari California.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari California. (504 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari California.
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2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Ferrari California | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB9 | California |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 504 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1709 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |