2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 114 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1969 Buick GS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Vanquish | GS |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |