1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1975 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR6 is newer by 22 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 2,580 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 21 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR6. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1975 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | DB4 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
