1984 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Estate | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |
