1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 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.
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1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB2 | 219 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |