1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 192 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB2.
Because 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Aston Martin DB2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | DB2 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |
