1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 588 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 850 | DB2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1158 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 77 L |