1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 40 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | DB4 | Guara |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |