1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB4 | Record |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
