1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 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 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 712 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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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1966 Alpine A 110 | 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | DB4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 125 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 193 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 | 545 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 77 L |