1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 75 | DB2 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1158 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 77 L |