1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 165 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 (320 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mini |
Model | DB4 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |