1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, both 1958 Aston Martin DB2 and 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 13 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 235 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB2 | SC |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |