1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 34 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 190 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 185 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB4 | C |
Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 62 L |