1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1966 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB4 | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
