1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 205 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB4 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |