1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 28 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 36 more horse power than 1988 TVR S2. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1988 TVR S2. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR S2. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | DB4 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
