1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 19 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 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 80 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
