1960 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1960 Saab 93
To start off, both 1960 Aston Martin DB2 and 1960 Saab 93 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1960 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1960 Saab 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Aston Martin DB2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Aston Martin DB2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Saab 93. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Saab 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB2 | 1960 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Saab |
| Model | DB2 | 93 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
