2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower 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 473 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
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 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | DBS | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |
