1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 33 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 154 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (395 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2895 mm |
