1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Austin A 40
To start off, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 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 163 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |
