2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda AZ-1 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DBS | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
