1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP) has 294 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 500 | DB4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 314 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |