1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 51 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1222 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 2010 Chevrolet Express 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. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB4 | Express |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 2473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3429 mm |