1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 10 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 247 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX 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 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
| Model | DB4 | GTX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |
