2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
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 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 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 372 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DB9 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 54 L |
