1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 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 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Spider | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 86 L |
