2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (375 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB9 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 98 L |
