2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
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 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre 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 319 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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.
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2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
Model | DB9 | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |