1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 52 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 151 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 672 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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. 2011 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
| Model | DB4 | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
