1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB2

To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 837 kg more than 1953 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB2.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1953 Aston Martin DB2
Make Aston Martin Aston Martin
Model V8 Vantage DB2
Year Released 1992 1953
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 2580 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 543 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 745 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1992 kg 1155 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 77 L


 

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