1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1994 Lada Samara
To start off, 1994 Lada Samara is newer by 35 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 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1994 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1994 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1994 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
| Model | DB4 | Samara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
