1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 290 kg more than 1991 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 928 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 76 L |