1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1974 Rover 2000
To start off, 1974 Rover 2000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 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 12 more horse power than 1974 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 2000 weights approximately 120 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 1974 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1974 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB2 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
