2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB9 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |