1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 MG Magnett
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB4 and 1961 MG Magnett 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 239 more horse power than 1961 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Magnett.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Magnett. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | DB4 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| 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 | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
