1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 51 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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB4 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
