1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 24 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 308 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |