1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 35 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 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | Crew |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |