1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (449 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
