1961 Abarth 2200 vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2200 and 1961 Aston Martin DB2 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2200 (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2200.
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:
| 1961 Abarth 2200 | 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2200 | DB2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2160 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 86 L |
