1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 426 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB4 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
