1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Rover P4 is newer by 3 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1953 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB4 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 52 L |
