1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2400 and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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.
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1961 Abarth 2400 | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 2400 | DB4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |