1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1961 BMW 700
To start off, 1961 BMW 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1961 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB2 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 31 L |
