1960 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1960 Austin Princess 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:
1960 Austin Princess | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
Model | Princess | DB9 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 78 L |