1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 817 kg more than 1992 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
