1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1978 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 19 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. 1978 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 149 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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 | 1978 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | DB4 | Serie III |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2240 mm |