1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1951 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB2. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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.
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1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1951 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Spider | DB2 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |