2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess 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 392 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess.
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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1956 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DBS | Princess |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3360 mm |
