1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 14 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 6,292 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 607 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco 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 | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | DB4 | Monaco |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |