2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DBS | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
