1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 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 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 165 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Laurel. 1998 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |