1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 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 199 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
