1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 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 4 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2004 Caterham 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | DB4 | 7 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |