1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 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 225 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 95 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB4 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |