1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 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 57 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB2 | 850 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |