1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 17 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB4 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| 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 | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
