1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 928. (239 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 370 kg more than 1980 Porsche 928. 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.
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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 928 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |