1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 19 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (261 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 660 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | Cayman |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2415 mm |