1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1954 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.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 356 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |