2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1969 Monteverdi 400. (392 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1969 Monteverdi 400.
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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Monteverdi |
| Model | DBS | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 392 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 130 L |
