1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 489 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 64 L |
