1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 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 243 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 180 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
