1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1998 Caterham C21
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 44 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, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 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 508 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1998 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | DB2 | C21 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
