1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1985 Porsche 962
To start off, both 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1985 Porsche 962 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 962 (593 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 962 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 840 kg more than 1985 Porsche 962.
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 | 1985 Porsche 962 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 962 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1040 mm |