1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | GTV | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
