1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB4 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3090 mm |
