1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 55 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, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 202 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 2013 Scion tC | |
Make | Aston Martin | Scion |
Model | DB2 | tC |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 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 | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |