1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 43 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 19 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB2.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB2 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
