2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 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 380 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB9 | 131 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
