1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 40 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (168 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 893 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.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
