1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1948 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB2 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
