1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1990 Porsche 928

To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 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 23 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928.

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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Aston Martin V8 1990 Porsche 928
Make Aston Martin Porsche
Model V8 928
Year Released 1977 1990
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5339 cc 4957 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 340 HP 317 HP
Torque 542 Nm 430 Nm
Top Speed 225 km/hour 265 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2500 mm


 

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