1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 3 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 161 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 968. (241 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 420 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 968 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 92 L |
