1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB4 | 124 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 38 L |