1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1961 Abarth 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,921 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 600 | DB2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
