1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 469 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |