1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,579 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1900 | DB2 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 77 L |