1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2001 Toyota Sienna is newer by 43 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 55 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 355 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
