2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 456 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB9 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
