1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | 2-Litre | 914 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
