2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 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 288 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DBS | 409 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |