1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | V6 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
