1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DBR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 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 304 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DBR2 | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
