1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 47 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |