1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
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1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DB4 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |