1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |