1972 Porsche 914 vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 706 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 914 | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | 914 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
