1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 18 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 136 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
