1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,670 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 94 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1980 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |