1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1958 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 145 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | 2-Litre | DB2 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 86 L |