1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB2 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
