1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 850 | DB4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 86 L |