1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Austin A 90
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 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 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 40 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB4 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |