1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 19 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 157 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 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB4 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
