2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 99 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
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 | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |