2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB9 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2010 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2380 mm |