1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 44 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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 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 235 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | DB2 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |