1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 42 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 154 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB4 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 95 L |
