1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 67 L |
