1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | DB4 | Minor |
Year Released | 1962 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |