1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 9 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 365 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB4 | GTO |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 67 L |