2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 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 410 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB9 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 34 L |
