2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB9 | A 110 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 34 L |