1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 21 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 187 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |