1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1963 Fiat 2300 is newer by 9 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 152 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB2 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |