1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 172 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB4 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 48 L |
