1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 55 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | DB4 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 65535 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2625 mm |
