1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 is newer by 40 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 210 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 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 | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
