2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1979 Austin Marina
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1979 Austin 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1979 Austin Marina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB9 | Marina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |