2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1956 BMW 501
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1956 BMW 501. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 1956 BMW 501 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 501 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
