1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 Chrysler Imperial were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial 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 | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB4 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3800 mm |
