1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1963 Fiat Berline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. 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 199 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 19 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB4 | Berline |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |