1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB4 and 1963 Porsche 718 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 718. (146 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 718. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1963 Porsche 718. 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.
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1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 718 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 73 L |