1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 17 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 181 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB4 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
