1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 23 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 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 554 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 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Century |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |