1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Porsche 718
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB4 and 1961 Porsche 718 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1961 Porsche 718. (146 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Porsche 718. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 763 kg more than 1961 Porsche 718. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 718 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 52 L |
