1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 550 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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB4 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
