1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 283 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |
