1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 27 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1155 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DB4 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |
