1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 46 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB2 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 102 L |
