2000 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Aceca | DB4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1510 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |