1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1963 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 474 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2400 | DB5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
