2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 426 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Vanquish | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
