1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 50 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB2 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 140 L |
