1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. 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 DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 944 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |