1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 10 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. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 380 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB4 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 5722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
