1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Roadmaster.
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1991 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | Roadmaster | DB9 |
Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2745 mm |