1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 GAZ M-20
To start off, both 1954 Aston Martin DB2 and 1954 GAZ M-20 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,921 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Aston Martin | GAZ |
Model | DB2 | M-20 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2921 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |