1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 47 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 17 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB4 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
