1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB2 and 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | DB2 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 71 L |