1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
