1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 147 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB4 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |
