2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (214 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V12 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |
