1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1962 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, both 1962 Abarth 2400 and 1962 Aston Martin DB4 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2400 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1050 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
