1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB2 | 935 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |