1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 49 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB4 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
