1951 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB2. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1951 Aston Martin DB2 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | F355 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |