1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 16 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 46 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 914 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |