1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Chrysler Windsor
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB4 and 1953 Chrysler Windsor were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,920 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Chrysler Windsor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chrysler Windsor (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chrysler Windsor should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chrysler Windsor weights approximately 593 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Chrysler Windsor | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB4 | Windsor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
