2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
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2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
Model | DB9 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |