1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1000 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |
