1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 28 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 258 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 567 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1992 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |
