1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos 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 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 70 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB4 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |