1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 6 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 95 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1750 | DB2 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |