2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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 DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | DBS | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |