1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 42 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 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 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
