1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 25 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | Boxster |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |