1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (288 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928.
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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (410 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 928 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |