1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 217 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB4 | MK II |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
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 | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |