1957 Allard GT vs. 1960 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | GT | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
