2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1958 MG MGA
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA 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 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1958 MG MGA. 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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1958 MG MGA | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | DB9 | MGA |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
