1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 27
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 27 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 1232 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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.
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1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1946 Daimler DE 27 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
Model | DB4 | DE 27 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.3:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 2540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3520 mm |