2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C 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 94 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB9 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
