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Aston Martin DB9 vs Chevrolet Corvette C6
| Category | Aston Martin DB9 | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 6.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 405 / 400 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 570 / 420 | 542 / 400 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1793 / 3953 | 1486 / 3276 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 251 / 248 | 273 / 269 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Aston Martin DB9 | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.5 s | 15.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 11.1 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.7 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.9 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.9 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 27.7 s | 25.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 93.8 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s | 12.6 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Aston Martin DB9 | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 309 kph (192 mph) | 300 kph (186 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 19.6 l/100 km (12 mpg US / 14 UK) | 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (168 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 100 m (327 ft) | 98 m (321 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Aston Martin DB9 | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Corvette C6 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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