1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 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 258 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB4 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 38 L |