1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 50 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 34 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 147 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | DB4 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |
