1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is newer by 42 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six 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 | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
Model | DB4 | Tuscan Speed Six |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |