1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1969 Mazda Familia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB2 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
