1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 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 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 230 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB4 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
