1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 3,668 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 150 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1958 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB4 | Montrose |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |