1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 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 18 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 175 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB2 | SC |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
