1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 Skoda Octavia 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 218 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Aston Martin DB4 1959 Skoda Octavia
Make Aston Martin Skoda
Model DB4 Octavia
Year Released 1959 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3670 cc 1089 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 69 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 68 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 920 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2410 mm


 

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