1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 490 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB4 | Impala |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3100 mm |