2013 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, both 2013 Aston Martin DB9 and 2013 Aston Martin Rapide were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 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, both vehicles can yield 601 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2745 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |
