1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1958 Buick Century
To start off, both 1958 Aston Martin DB4 and 1958 Buick Century were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Buick Century (300 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (257 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Buick Century should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1958 Buick Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | Century |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 300 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |