2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 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 263 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DBS | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
