1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1966 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1966 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 209 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.
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1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Aston Martin | Avanti |
Model | DB4 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |