1960 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1984 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 421 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. 1984 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1960 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1960 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB2 | 1984 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB2 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |