1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 45 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, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider 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 165 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB2 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
