1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (325 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 914 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 197 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 Height | 1330 mm | 290 mm |