1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | DB4 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1090 mm |
