1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 43 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 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 422 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | DB2 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 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 Weight | 1158 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 54 L |
