1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB2 and 1959 Fiat 1800 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 40 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB2 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 37 L |