1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 725 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
