1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 914. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 914.
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 (542 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 914. (136 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
