1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 17 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 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. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB4 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
