1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 13 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 303 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 697 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 53 L |
