1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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 3,670 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 195 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
