1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 26 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 12 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | DB2 | 505 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 56 L |