2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,930 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB9 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 44 L |
