1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 199 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |
