1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 461 kg more than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1955 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB2 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 79 L |