1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Holden Caprice (369 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1953 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB4 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 369 Nm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |