1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 7 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) has 203 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB4 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
