1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 Austin A 35 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 222 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 26 L |
