1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 6 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 229 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB4 | Vega |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 42 L |