1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 44 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1011 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 | 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB4 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 2262 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |
