1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. 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) has 154 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 377 Nm | 191 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |