1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 29 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
