1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 159 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |