1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 28 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 226 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 1987 Buick Regal 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. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | Regal |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |