1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 14 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 125 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB4 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |
