1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, both 1954 Aston Martin DB2 and 1954 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 38 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 242 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 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | DB2 | P4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |