1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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.
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1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DBR2 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |