1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1995 Lamborghini Cala
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini Cala is newer by 32 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 3,900 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini Cala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Cala weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 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) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. (316 Nm). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1995 Lamborghini Cala | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB4 | Cala |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
