1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1970 Fiat Dino 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 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 133 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 175 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB4 | Dino |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2416 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |