1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 29 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 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 355 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, both vehicles can yield 376 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |