2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB9 | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 53 L |