1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corona | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
