1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,579 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | DB2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 77 L |