2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 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 25 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 94 kg more than 1993 Porsche 965. 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 965 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
