1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 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 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB4 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |
