2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 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 410 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1960 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB9 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 26 L |
