1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 11 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 530 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | Coupe | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |