1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 49 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 406 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | DB4 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 78 L |