1960 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. 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 4 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB2 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
Model | DB2 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 27 L |