1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 3,668 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 131 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 32 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB4 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
