2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 279 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB9 | 960 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |