1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 30 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 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 84 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2080 mm |