1953 Studebaker Commander vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1953 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 3 kg more than 1953 Studebaker Commander. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Studebaker Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Studebaker Commander | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Studebaker | Aston Martin |
| Model | Commander | DBS |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3809 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2741 mm |
