1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 50 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra. 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 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Aston Martin DB4 2009 Toyota Tundra
Make Aston Martin Toyota
Model DB4 Tundra
Year Released 1959 2009
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3670 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 314 HP 233 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 377 Nm 266 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1251 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2610 mm


 

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