2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 136 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 451 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Vanquish | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |