1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 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) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB2 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 37 L |
