1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1962 Aston Martin DB4 and 1962 Toyota Publica 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 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Publica |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |