1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1981 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1981 Zastava 1500 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 130 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Zastava 1500. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1981 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Zastava |
Model | DB4 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |