1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1965 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1965 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Velox. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 65 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Velox. (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1965 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
| Model | DB2 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
