1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 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 6,474 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 320 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.
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1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1967 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB4 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |