1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 56 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 98 kg more than 1953 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 272 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 | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
