1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 11 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 582 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | DB4 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |