1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 474 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1955 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 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB4 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |
