1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 750 and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 750 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 86 L |
