1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 158 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 487 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 64 L |
