1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 305 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB4 | 928 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |