1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 45 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | DB4 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
