1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1948 Austin A 70
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 19 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1948 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB4 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |