1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 43 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara 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 | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | DB2 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
