1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 140 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Riviera | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
