1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 2003 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1955 AC 2-Litre. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2-Litre | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 85 L |
