1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2000 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2000 Chrysler 300 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler 300. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 2000 Chrysler 300, 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler 300. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2000 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB4 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
