1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 51 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mini |
| Model | DB4 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
