2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown 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 335 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB9 | Crown |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |