1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 830 kg more than 2008 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Lagonda | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |