1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 25 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 173 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 145 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB4 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
