2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (449 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB9 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
