1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 642 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
