1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 20 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 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB2 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
