1965 Abarth OT vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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.
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1965 Abarth OT | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | OT | DB4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 314 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |