1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, both 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1981 Porsche 936 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
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1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 936 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 632 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 775 kg |