1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 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 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | DB4 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 109 L |
