1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1960 Austin A 55
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 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 251 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1960 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB4 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |