2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 847 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 917 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 798 kg |