1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB2 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
