1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 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) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB4 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
