1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 47 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 299 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | Rainier |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2880 mm |