1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1958 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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.
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1983 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | GTV | DB4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |