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 (142 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 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. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 414 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). 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 | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
