1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 575 kg more than 2011 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 Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |
