1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 410 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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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1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | GP 159 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1120 kg |