1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB4 and 1963 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 250 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |