1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 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 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 147 kg more than 1955 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, 1982 Toyota Supra (197 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB2 | Supra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
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 | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |