1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 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 100 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB4 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |