1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 24 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 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-4. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB4 | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |