2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 361 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | DB9 | Marina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |