2013 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Aston Martin DB9 and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 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 manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2745 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.9 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
