1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Buick Estate
To start off, 1984 Buick Estate is newer by 26 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 577 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. 1984 Buick Estate 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. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | Estate |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |