2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (415 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2004 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
