1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 49 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB4 | Miura |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |