1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 26 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 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | DB2 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
