1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1949 Austin A 40
To start off, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB2 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 48 L |
