1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DB4 | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |