1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 105 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (444 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 695 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
