1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 39 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Aston Martin | Italdesign |
Model | DB4 | Nazca |
Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |