1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1242 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 500 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 83 L |
