1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 58 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1435 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2.
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1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | DB2 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2745 mm |