1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. Both 1962 Aston Martin DB4 and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 are equipped with a 3,670 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB4 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 86 L |
