2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 581 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Vanquish | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
