2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 463 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB9 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3380 mm |