1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 41 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 44 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | DB4 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |
