2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
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 (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
| Model | DBS | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
