2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 924 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 192 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 | 1570 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |
