2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1969 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB9 | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |