1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1959 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1959 Aston Martin DB2 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 610 | DB2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
