1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 49 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 8 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 289 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB4 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 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 | 1251 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
