1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 46 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 378 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | E |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
