1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 25 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Etna |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |