1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 610 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 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 |
