1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 174 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (389 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Project Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
