2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina 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 428 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
| Model | DB9 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1850 mm |
