1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 37 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1045 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo 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 | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB4 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 94 L |
