1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is newer by 13 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 484 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1972 Chevrolet Nomad | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB4 | Nomad |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |