2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
