1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 29 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 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 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 928 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |