1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
