1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 18 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 8 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200. 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 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB2 | 2200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2921 cc | 2227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
