1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 767 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | DB4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 3668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |