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, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 194 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (459 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 | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
