1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. 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 12 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB2 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
