1957 Morris Cowley vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1957 Morris Cowley. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Cowley | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Morris | Aston Martin |
Model | Cowley | DB9 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 107 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 78 L |