1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, 1962 Austin A 99 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. 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 128 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 180 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |
