1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 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 96 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |
