1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 48 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 272 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB4 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |
