1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 51 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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 232 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 62 L |
