1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 356 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 52 L |