1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 675 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1957 Abarth 500 | 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 500 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |