1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 MG YB
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB4 and 1953 MG YB were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1953 MG YB. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 MG YB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1953 MG YB. 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 MG YB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | DB4 | YB |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
