1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | DB4 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
