2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401.
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 DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DBS | 401 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
