1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 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 63 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. (247 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. 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.
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1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | DB4 | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |