1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1963 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | V6 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
