1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 Talbot Baby
To start off, both 1954 Aston Martin DB2 and 1954 Talbot Baby were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Talbot Baby (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Talbot Baby should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Talbot Baby weights approximately 492 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 Talbot Baby | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
| Model | DB2 | Baby |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
