1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB5 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 89 L |