1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 20 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, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta.
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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB2 | Beta |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |