1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB4 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 56 L |