1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 33 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 190 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | DB4 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |