1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 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 198 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | DB4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |