1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 51 L |