1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 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 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 136 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown.
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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Crown |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |