2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Porsche RGT
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche RGT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche RGT would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Porsche RGT. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche RGT.
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 V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche RGT. (376 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche RGT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Porsche RGT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | RGT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
