1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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) has 251 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 377 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 46 L |