2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 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 426 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Moretti |
| Model | DB9 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1850 mm |
