1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB4 and 1961 Fiat 1300 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 231 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB4 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 38 L |