1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 39 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 71 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB2 | Today |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
