2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | DB9 | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 54 L |
