1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 516 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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 (360 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB4 | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 152 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 Weight | 1350 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |