2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1955 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 48 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 345 kg more than 1955 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 8C Competizione | DB2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 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 | 1500 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
