1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 28 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate.
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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1989 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | Estate |
Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |