1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1997 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Panoz AIV. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV. 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, 1997 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Panoz AIV 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 | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
| Model | DB4 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
