1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 55 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper 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. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mini |
Model | DB4 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |