1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 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, 2011 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S40 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB4 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |
