1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 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 188 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 505 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB4 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
