1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 39 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 90 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 765 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus 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 | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
| Model | DB4 | Equus |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
