1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 10 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), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 129 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB4 | Islero |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |