1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, both 1955 Aston Martin DB2 and 1955 Fiat 600 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,579 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB2 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 56 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 38 L |
