1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 78 L |
