1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 30 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 149 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 132 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 100 L |
