1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Volante | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |