1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 59 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1954 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | 458 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |