1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 52 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB4 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
