1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 18 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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. 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 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB4 | Beta |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |