1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 191 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. 1982 Toyota Crown 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. 1982 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Crown |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1416 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 |