1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1948 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
