2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT 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 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
