1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1343 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
| Model | DB4 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 120 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3740 mm |
