1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1967 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 11 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster 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, 1967 Lamborghini 400 (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini 400 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 | 1967 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB2 | 400 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 86 L |