1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 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:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 600 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 78 L |
