1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is newer by 13 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 2,921 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 9 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 155 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Willys-Overland |
Model | DB2 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2921 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |