1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1956 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 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 | 1257 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 52 L |
