1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 54 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2415 mm |
