1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 360 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |