1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 682 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 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 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
Model | DB2 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2921 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 800 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 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 | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |