1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
Model | 1400 | DB9 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |