1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB4 and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
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 (320 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (189 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
