1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 343 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB2 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2921 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |