1981 Toyota Corona vs. 2007 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona 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 383 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Corona | 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
Model | Corona | DB9 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |