1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 50 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 499 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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jeep |
| Model | DB4 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 74 L |
