1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
| Model | DB5 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
