1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2010 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 599 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 599 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.
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1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2010 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 599 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 105 L |