2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB9 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
