1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 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 179 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |