1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1976 Triumph Stag is newer by 23 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag.
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, 1976 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Stag 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 | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
Model | DB4 | Stag |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |