1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 17 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
