1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB2 | Record |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
