1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
