1956 Rover P4 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 324 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | P4 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
