1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2010 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 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 346 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin DB9.
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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
