1966 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Cobra | DB4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 174 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 | 1147 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |