1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 13 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 659 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 1976 Buick Estate 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. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB4 | Estate |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |