1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley 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) has 257 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 Morris Cowley. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | DB4 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 377 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 52 L |