1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1992 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 30 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 640 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage 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 | 1992 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB4 | Virage |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 105 L |
