1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 18 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 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. 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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |
