1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 20 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB4 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
