1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 230 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB4 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
