1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 DAF 600 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 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 621 kg more than 1959 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 DAF 600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | DAF |
Model | DB4 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2060 mm |