1979 Porsche 930 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930. 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Porsche 930 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
Model | 930 | DBS |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4722 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2741 mm |