1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 259 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
