1967 AC 428 vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1956 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1956 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1956 Aston Martin DB2 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | 428 | DB2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 86 L |
