1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. (591 Nm). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 92 L |
