1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1960 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | SZ | DB4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 3668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |