1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 18 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 356 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
Model | DB4 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |