1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 18 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 30 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 924 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 84 L |