1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
| Model | Commodore | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
