2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 172 kg more than 2004 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
