1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 37 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 74 L |
