2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP) has 370 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB9 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |