1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 46 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 1 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB4 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 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 Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |