1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 49 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 271 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB2 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |