1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 32 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 179 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB4 | Carina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |