1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 171 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | Riviera | DB9 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2745 mm |