Whats the difference between a DB9 and a Vanquish ??

[SimonV8ster]

Thinking about hiring one but don't know what the diference is ?? Both have the 6.0 V12 (I think) and look the same ??

Is the Vanquish an upmarket version of the DB9 i.e. more extras ??

[toohuge]

Best bet is to read up on it here:

www.astonmartins.com

You will find all the information on there. They are vastly different cars.

[M@H]

Lots.

Vanquish is heavily based on the DB7 including basically the same V12 but with an extra 40(?) bhp.


Matt

Edited by M@H on Wednesday 12th November 16:26

[RichB]

SimonV8ster said:

... look the same ??

Only in the way that you could say most Aston Martins have looked similar since the 60's

The Vanquish is an older design and a far more brutal looking piece kit

[M@H]

SimonV8ster said:

Is the Vanquish an upmarket version of the DB9 i.e. more extras ??

The Vanquish came out in 2003 from memory - long before the DB9. Think of it as the DB7+

[Camel]

Driving a Vanquish is an experience not to be missed if you have the chance. Incredible character and a stunning road presence with one of the best exhaust notes on Earth. It's really a DB9 with serious attitude.

But then I'm biased

[M@H]

Camel said:

Driving a Vanquish is an experience not to be missed if you have the chance. Incredible character and a stunning road presence with one of the best exhaust notes on Earth. It's really a DB9 with serious attitude.

But then I'm biased

...aah but you have the Vanquish S ..doesn;t that have a further 60-70odd bhp on the Vanquish's 460bhp ?

(most jealous - well done sir!)

[toohuge]

yes, the vanq s has 515 bhp. awesome.

[Camel]

Well, 520 actually, if one was to be picky

[SimonV8ster]

Thanks for the info guys !! Very useful.

[toohuge]

Camel said:

Well, 520 actually, if one was to be picky

Quite right sir.

[f328nvl]

Heritage:
Vanquish: Last car hand built at Newport Pagnell.
DB9: First car built at Gaydon (mass produced?)
"It takes as long to paint a Vanquish as to build a DB9" - Anon Newport Pagnell employee

Number built:
Vanquish: 2578 (per astonmartins.com)
DB9: about 1600-1800 sold each year (although not right now!)

Gearbox/Clutch:
V: Manual gearbox with F1 paddleshift (Clutch wears out fast if incorrectly used in slow moving traffic)
DB9: Either manual or auto with an over-ride (means clutches last alot longer)

Engines: Fundamentally the same in different states of tune.

Noise: Vanquish the best sounding car ever built. DB9, erm, not the best sounding car ever built, but jolly nice nevertheless.

Handling: Vanquish, a bit scary, DB9 a bit wallowy (personal opinion)(DB7 a bit more wallowy)

Reliability: Vanquish; a true supercar. i.e not very reliable at all, all bills potentially huge. DB9; a modern GT. i.e. won't fall apart but will probably have squeaks and rattles and irritants.

Turning Circle: Vanquish: Better to circumnavigate the world than try a 3 point turn on a hill in traffic. DB9, possible to turn around without a degree in operating sequential manual gearboxes with f1 paddle shift.

Relation to DB7: Other than engines and lines of the shape, neither are all that closely related underneath, although Vanquish is closer.

[XXXAngelXXX]

all above its just a perfect *resume*

i think the same after or owned or have driven these cars..