1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, both 1957 Aston Martin DB2 and 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 355 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB2.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | DB2 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
