1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 54 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1454 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | DB2 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |