1965 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. 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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | DBS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 78 L |
