1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 589 kg more than 1998 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | 911 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
