1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
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 A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 755 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 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 A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| 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 | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |
