1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 51 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1469 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB4 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 148 L |
