1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 41 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 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 890 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | DB4 | 7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |