1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 9 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 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra.
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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
Make | Aston Martin | AC |
Model | DB2 | Cobra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
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 | 1175 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |