1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB2 and 1961 Lancia Appia 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 59 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB2 | Appia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 42 L |