1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 24 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 CL (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB4 | CL |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |