1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 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 92 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1996 Morgan 4. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | DB4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |