1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB4 and 1961 Fiat Cabriolet 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 240 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB4 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 37 L |