1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 52 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 747 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.
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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier 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 | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | Rainier |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |