1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (366 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB4 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
