1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 623 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
Model | DB4 | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |