1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 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 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 945 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
