1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 Trabant P 70 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 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Trabant |
| Model | DB4 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
