1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 14 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB2 | 400 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 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 Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |