1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1962 DKW Junior
To start off, both 1962 Aston Martin DB4 and 1962 DKW Junior were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 204 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1962 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1962 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Aston Martin | DKW |
| Model | DB4 | Junior |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 739 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 31 L |
