1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 48 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | DB4 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
