2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 989 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Vanquish | 914 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |