1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 14 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 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 29 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB2 | GT |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |