1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 88 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
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 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB4 | Drifter |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
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 | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |