2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 458 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DBS | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |
