1960 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 and 1960 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DBR2 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1960 mm |
