1992 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 928. (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 11 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 928 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
Model | 928 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5396 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |