1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1962 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB4 | 70 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |
