1957 Porsche 356 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 841 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Porsche 356 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | 356 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2604 mm |
