2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 550 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Vanquish | 968 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |