1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
| Model | Toronado | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2746 mm |
