1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 46 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 63 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | C |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 62 L |
