2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century 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 366 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB9 | Century |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2760 mm |
