1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB4 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 71 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB4 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
