1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1955 Aston Martin DB2 and 1955 Porsche 356 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB2 | 356 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 52 L |