1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 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 129 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | DB4 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
