1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 56 L |
