1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1958 Aston Martin DB4 and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 147 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 400 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.8 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 | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
