1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1953 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB2 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 34 L |