1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 145 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 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
