1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 47 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 86 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 515 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
| Model | DB4 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
