1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 860 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
