1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica 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 110 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 563 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | DBS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
