1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 23 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 944 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 66 L |