2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera

To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 2011 Porsche Panamera
Make Aston Martin Porsche
Model V8 Vantage Panamera
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4700 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 500 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 469 Nm 699 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1970 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4968 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2918 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 100 L


 

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