1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 8 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB4 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 77 L |
