1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1988 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 27 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 445 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1988 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Aston Martin | Avanti |
Model | DB2 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 95 L |