1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
Model | Toronado | DB9 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |