2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
| Model | DB9 | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
