1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1960 Trabant Universal

To start off, both 1960 Aston Martin DB4 and 1960 Trabant Universal were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 184 more horse power than 1960 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1960 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 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 1960 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Trabant Universal, 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, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Trabant Universal.

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