1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Carina | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
