2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 294 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB9 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
