1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 1966 Porsche 904 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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:
1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB2 | 904 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 52 L |