1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB2 and 1959 Saab 95 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 80 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (38 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1959 Saab 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Aston Martin DB2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Saab 95, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (84 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1959 Saab 95 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Saab |
Model | DB2 | 95 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |