1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 32 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 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
