1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 304 kg more than 2000 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT. (600 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Project Vantage | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 549 HP |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
