1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
