1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 64 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911.

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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (542 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8. 1996 Porsche 911 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. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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