1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
