2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (449 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401.
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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DB9 | 401 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
