1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 42 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 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
